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Parts of a Tower Crane

Tower cranes enable the construction industry to make some incredible structures. These cranes have been designed to reach ever-increasing heights. Tower cranes offer the means to move and lift tools, building parts and supplies all around a construction location. There are various components that assemble a tower crane once they are put together. Putting a tower crane together utilizes different pieces of construction machines.



Base

Usually, the base of a tower crane is made from a steel unit. The base is connected to a concrete pad that is custom-designed. This set-up provides the structure with stability. Overall, the construction should be engineered and built well in order to operate at optimum safety.



Mast

The mast of the tower crane provides height to the machine. The mast is made of connected steel parts. The amount of parts determines the height of the crane. Usually, a tower crane has a design that enables the mast to grow during construction by adding further sections as the building process goes on. This way the height of the crane could be specified, making certain that it has sufficient height to perform the needed work safely and efficiently.



Slewing Unit/Top Climber

At the top of the mast is the slewing unit. It houses the motor and machines which enables the crane to rotate. A top climber is the piece of machine which allows the mast to grow. The top climber is situated just below the slewing unit. Hydraulic rams in the top climber allow the slewing unit to be disconnected from the mast by raising it higher.



Boom

"Boom" is a term that particularly refers to the tower crane's working arm. The boom is made of steel parts connected together, which extend out from the top of the slewing unit, parallel to the ground. There is a trolley connected to the base which could extend the length of the boom. This trolley holds the hoisting device.

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